Health Improvement Plan

Community, Data, Strategies

Beginning in 1995, the Washtenaw County Public Health Department has led a countywide partnership called the Health Improvement Plan (HIP). Our purpose is to improve health in Washtenaw County by facilitating partnerships, providing information, and developing strategies. The partnership has included health systems, community agencies, coalitions, government, universities, and county residents. New partners are welcome!

HIP staff supports its community partners by:

• Monitoring health-related data and prioritizing critical health issues
• Sharing health improvement strategies proven to succeed
• Encouraging organizational collaboration
• Identifying available resources

Partners are encouraged to apply HIP information by developing health improvement strategies consistent with their organization's mission. More on HIP's history

Featured Links

• The January Community Health Committee presentations and materials on “Literacy Powers Health” materials are available. Go to Presentations and Reports and scroll to "Other Health Topics."

• HIP Helps!  Across the county, organizations translate HIP data, partnerships, and strategies into successful health improvement interventions.  Learn more about how several organizations have made a difference in our county.
• Project Healthy Schools: All School "Beach" Volleyball Tournament
• Maps and Murals: Chelsea, Manchester, and Dexter
• Pioneering Healthier Communities: Reshaping Policies
• Building Healthy Communities: Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers' Market
• Have Data, Will Travel! Do you want to know more about the health status and practices of the community your organization serves?  HIP staff can develop reports and make presentations to your organization. Contact us
• HIP 2020 Objectives brochure available: 8.5 x 14 paper recommended for printing. A limited supply is available through HIP.